Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Soul | Hyundai Accent | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 101.2 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 162.2 in | 162.0 in | 0.2 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 66.9 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 57.1 in | 6.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2778 lb. | 2496 lb. | 282 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.9 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.7 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 51.3 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.8 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.8 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.4 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 47.2 in | 5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 33.3 in | 5.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.7 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.4 ft3 | 47.5 ft3 | 5.9 ft3 |
2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The seats are similarly sufficient for casual around-town driving but subpar for even moderate distances. Less than half way through our four-hour drive the hard, flat cushions grew uncomfortable. see full Kia Soul review |
2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | Excellent room both up front and in the backseat for tall people. Same as previous model see full Kia Soul review |
2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | The front seat is every bit as uncomfortable as the previous model. No improvement here. A tall person will be more comfortable sitting in the rear seat. see full Kia Soul review |
2015 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | Good support and comfort in drivers seat for a small car. see full Hyundai Accent review |